Immunodeficiency virus is a very serious disease among men and women, which can occur in a variety of ways. Quite often, people suffering from this disease note that a rash of a different nature appears on their skin, sometimes it develops into whole spots. Here it will be described in detail what skin rashes occur with HIV, their features, as well as how to treat this ailment in conditions of immunodeficiency.
What are the rashes
According to experts, with this disease people can have a rash of various kinds, however, three types should be distinguished, which rashes are most common with HIV:
- Infectious.
- Neoplastic.
- Ambiguous.
After a person falls ill with HIV, various lesions appear on his skin in the period from 2 to 8 weeks. It can be anything from a small rash to characteristic spots that develop quickly enough. It should be understood that with the immunodeficiency virus, all secondary diseases can cause irreparable harm to health.
In some cases (it all depends on the human body ), the rash may be minor. Therefore, it is difficult for a person to understand that he has the first signs of HIV, and then the disease begins to progress. If the first signs of a rash appear, which is more difficult to deal with than usual, you should immediately consult a doctor.
Infectious rashes
It is worth noting that this kind of rash is the most common among people who have AIDS. Most often, exanthema appears from this category - a skin rash, the source of which is a viral infection. With exanthema, an HIV patient has:
- swollen lymph nodes;
- fever;
- general deterioration;
- sweating.
If no action is taken, then within a few weeks there will be a significant deterioration in physical condition, and the rash will quickly develop. A little later, the rashes will turn into papules and mollusks.
Dermatological formations
Such rashes with HIV in men and women also often appear in people suffering from this disease, and they usually appear in an atypical form. A person has spots on the whole topic, the reason for this can be many factors:
- fungal infection;
- bacterial infection;
- parasitic infestation.
Spots can look like anything, so it is very difficult for them to give a certain characteristic. Experts report that such spots with immunodeficiency grow very quickly, and it is quite difficult to treat them.
Note! In general, all skin problems in people with HIV are extremely difficult to treat, however, like all other diseases. Against the background of weakened immunity and problems with the skin, the remaining diseases take root very well, therefore, if even a slight rash appears, you should immediately begin treatment.
Rubrofitiya
Another type of skin disease in AIDS. As in previous cases, the symptoms can be quite different, it all depends on the stage of the disease and the specific organism. However, doctors distinguish the following main symptoms:
- lesions of the palms and feet;
- seborrheic dermatitis;
- flat papules (an incredibly large number of them appear).
Paronychia
This is a type of lichen, which should be paid special attention, often with immunodeficiency various spots appear. Often they form immediately after a person is infected. The spot size reaches 5 cm in diameter.
As already reported, with various skin diseases, the body can react differently, but in this case there are a certain number of symptoms that are characteristic of paronychia. The patient appears:
- heat;
- diarrhea;
- throat starts to hurt;
- muscle soreness;
- lymph nodes are seriously enlarged;
- pronounced rash.
It is worth noting that this kind of rash with HIV infection is very similar to syphilitic roseola or measles. That is why it is quite difficult for doctors to correctly diagnose this type of lichen. Often spots and rashes appear on the neck, face and back.
Other skin diseases
There is a misconception among people that herpes is extremely rare in people who have AIDS. However, this is not reality, this skin disease is quite common in patients, and it is much more difficult to deal with it due to the inability of the body to respond normally to infection.
Often there are these rashes with HIV on the face, namely in the mouth, or on the genitals. Depending on the person, the disease can cause complications in the form of non-healing ulcers. Herpes itself is not a serious disease, but due to special circumstances, sometimes the treatment is very difficult. A person may have regular relapses with quite strong pain.
There is another type of herpes, it is called herpes zoster. In the initial stages of HIV, this may be the only manifestation of this dangerous disease. What is characteristic, this type of herpes is found in people who, before infection, had very stable immunity.
Also, with HIV there are rashes on the face in the form of teenage acne. In this case, a person has pyoderma.
Sarcoma Kaposi
This type of skin disease is much less common than the previous ones, but you should also be aware of it. The main signs of Kaposi's sarcoma:
- Often found in young people, if a person is more than 40 years old, the likelihood of occurrence is extremely small.
- Bright spots and a rash appear on the skin.
- The disease progresses incredibly quickly, in just a few weeks the sarcoma gets to the internal organs.
- Very difficult to standard treatment.
This unpleasant disease is observed in approximately 10% of people who suffer from immunodeficiency. The treatment is carried out for quite a long time, moreover, if AIDS was detected late enough, it is far from always possible to cope with Kaposi’s sarcoma.
What are the rashes with HIV
Often, a person may not suspect that he has AIDS, in this case, the body itself begins to signal the presence of infection. At first, often this is expressed precisely in the appearance of various kinds of rashes and spots.
It is the appearance of a large number of blackheads or black dots that is a signal that you should consult a doctor and carry out the standard procedure for diagnosing immunodeficiency. In particular, specialist advice is necessary if the rash is difficult to control and constant relapses occur.
Rashes with HIV infection spread very quickly, healthy parts of the body are affected by acne and black spots, it looks rather unpleasant. Moreover, it should be remembered that people suffering from immunodeficiency suffer all skin diseases much more complicated and painful.
Does itching occur
If a person does not suffer from immunodeficiency, then all of the above diseases rarely cause itching. But in conditions of HIV infection, this symptom is quite common. In this case, it is recommended to initially use various cosmetics that will make the patient's life easier for a short time.
Treatment
As already reported, with HIV can appear many different skin diseases that provoke the appearance of spots and acne. In this case, the treatment is difficult, takes a lot of time and effort, but if you do not take certain measures, then the skin will only decline. However, timely contact with a specialist gives a good chance to get rid of unpleasant diseases.
First of all, it is recommended to use standard cosmetics, it is unlikely that only they will help solve the problem, but in combination with drug treatment, you can achieve the desired result. Initially, you need to go to the clinic and pass the necessary tests. On their basis, the doctor will prescribe medications that will maintain immunity within the normal range, because the main reason for the complication of treatment is its lack.
Often, patients who have AIDS are prescribed:
- Antiviral drugs. They allow HIV infection to not spread, inhibit its development, which accordingly strengthens the immune system.
- Medications that stop opportunistic illnesses.
Note! Medications not only contribute to the destruction of rashes and spots, but also can significantly extend life.
The treatment process will take place over the years. A person needs to take various medications throughout his life that will maintain normal immunity.
That is why it is extremely important, even with minimal signs, immediately consult a doctor and pass all the necessary tests. After all, the sooner HIV infection is detected, the less harm it will bring to the body. With early diagnosis, the specialist will prescribe the necessary treatment, thanks to which a person can live an almost full life.